verb
kauen
rágni
Mit den Zähnen kleine Stücke aus dem Essen machen, bevor man es schluckt.
The German word "kauen" is a verb meaning "to chew".
- It relates to the physical action of grinding food with the teeth.
- Root word: "kauen" itself is simple and not composed of smaller parts here.
Similar words:
- "nagen" — to gnaw (more persistent, like animals chewing something hard)
- "beißen" — to bite (more about clamping down rather than repetitive chewing)
Difference:
- "kauen" is the repetitive chewing motion mainly used for food.
- "nagen" implies persistent chewing, often on non-food items.
- "beißen" refers to a single bite or snap rather than continuous chewing.
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